Hmmm...stores are advertising bland colors but Pantone’s color for spring 2017 are bright???
https://www.pantone.com/fashion-color-report-spring-2017
For the past 15 years, or more, Easter pastels of pretty pinks and blues, lovely yellows and greens have been ditched, with BLACK tinted hues added in everything.
Pastels have been unattractive for ages, in cosmetics, nail polish, in apparel, wall paint and color decor.
Thanks for posting. Great idea to search for alternatives.